Japanese firm Qnote hires 11 full-time office cats to cut workplace stress
PAstynome · x · 2026-11-15
Tokyo-based Qnote Inc. adopted its first office cat in 2004 and now has 11 feline employees with official titles like "clerk" and "auditor." The office was renovated with 12 cat toilets, climbing shelves and scratch-resistant walls. Employees report lower stress and stronger team bonding, and "cat lover" is now a listed job requirement.
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